RCGNTN: make local your focal

RCGNTN’s music journalist Ishmael (yes, we sent a stoned guy) along with LolSGLol’s Ewan got busy again last weekend 6th Feb at Homeclub as they created another episode of RCGNTN On The Streets where Syndicate Night was the highlight of the night.

Syndicate, held monthly, is a space for sonic expression and visual experience in post-efficient Singapore. Comprising of names who are no strangers to the scene such as Max Lane, Syndicate nights have been well received by the public with their Electronica sounds, which is complemented with visual installations the collective puts up. Truly a breath of fresh air to the usual crap you hear on the daily.

And in the words of our man, “Check out what the people have to say…”

The Streets is a special segment created by the RCGNTN and LolSGlol team to re-introduce the people back to local music. The episode sees us scouring the streets for the people’s opinion on local music, and this week we feature the music of the Crazy88. Initially called Oren Ishii, the hiphop duo have at least 18 years of collective experience in the Hip-Hop circuit and have received glowing feedback for their hit single ‘Whutchu’ Want’. Renowned producer Rauzan Rahman came onboard in 2009 and that heralded a fresh change and Oren Ishii evolved into theCrazy88.

The Crazy88 are heavily inspired by electronica, Drum&Bass and the vibe of old school Hip-Hop, the duo lists The Cool Kids as their biggest influence. Check them out at http://www.myspace.com/thecrazy88movement.

The genius behind the concept, Serene Teh.

Check them out at Artvsts and PFT.

Check out more of his work at mr36sees.wordpress.com.

View it in its full glory here.